Our source lists prize money for the top 10 finishers only, so the rest of the field isn't shown.
Lew Worsham finished -2 and took 25% of the purse. That $2,500 is worth about $37,205 in 2026 dollars.
How the 1947 U.S. Open purse was split
Every finisher with a recorded payout, in finishing order.
1947 U.S. Open prize money for every player
Final positions and prize money, with what the same untied position paid the year before.
| Pos | Player | To par | Last year | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lew Worsham | -2 | $1,833 | $2,500 +36% |
| 2 | Sam Snead | -2 | $1,208 | $2,000 +66% |
| T3 | Bobby Locke | +1 | $900 | |
| T3 | Ed Oliver | +1 | $900 | |
| 5 | Bud Ward Amateur | +3 | Not known | |
| T6 | Jim Ferrier | +5 | $350 | $400 |
| T6 | Vic Ghezzi | +5 | $350 | $400 |
| T6 | Leland Gibson | +5 | $350 | $400 |
| T6 | Ben Hogan | +5 | $350 | $400 |
| T6 | Johnny Palmer | +5 | $350 | $400 |
| T6 | Paul Runyan | +5 | $350 | $400 |
U.S. Open winner's share over time
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1947 U.S. Open payout FAQ
How much did the winner of the 1947 U.S. Open get?
Lew Worsham won $2,500 from a $10,000 purse.
What was the 1947 U.S. Open purse?
$10,000.